HAX Partner on Helping Hardware Startups ‘Cross the Bridge of Death’

Even though venture capitalists put more money into hardware startups last year than ever before, these companies still face a steep challenge getting from prototype to full-blown production, says hardware investor Benjamin Joffe, a partner at the San Francisco- and Shenzen-based HAX accelerator.

The accelerator for hardware startups, previously known as HAXLR8R, recently rebranded itself to the simpler “HAX,” increased the amount of funding it offers companies, and created a 42-day sequel to its initial bootcamp, called Boost, to help entrepreneurs “cross the bridge of death,” said Mr. Joffe.